Uzbekistan reportedly receives first Chengdu J-10CE fighters from China

Uzbekistan has allegedly taken delivery of four Chinese-made J-10CE multi-role combat aircraft, marking a potential shift in Central Asian defense procurement away from traditional Russian suppliers. While photographic evidence has surfaced, official confirmation from Tashkent or Beijing is pending, leaving the total scope of the reported 24-aircraft deal unverified. This development suggests a strategic erosion of Russia's long-standing military influence in the region.